Leonardo DRS

Project Manager - Conversion

Leonardo DRS$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 5+ years of project management or manufacturing operations experience
  • Experience in regulated manufacturing or industrial settings preferred
  • Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing processes preferred

Responsibilities

  • Communicate technical, safety, or performance issues to Operations and Program Manager for resolution
  • Report risks and opportunities to Operations and Program Manager for risk matrix updates
  • Execute Operations Controlling Account Manager role for assigned programs
  • Maintain accountability for tactical execution of operations activities supporting manufacturing schedule
  • Provide clear direction and priorities to Manufacturing team daily
  • Manage material shortages and ensure work instructions are communicated to manufacturing team
  • Ensure manufacturing team has proper documentation and tools before assembly starts
  • Track non-conformance rework status on program
  • Coordinate inspection events with internal Quality Assurance and customers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contributions to health savings account
  • Access to telemedicine services
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Legal insurance options available
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
  • Generous vacation and health/emergency leave policies
  • Paid parental leave and community service hours
Full Job Description
Job ID: 114389

Job Summary

At DRS Naval Power Systems, we deliver mission-critical technologies that power and protect naval platforms around the world. We are seeking a driven and collaborative Operations Project Manager to support manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution within a fast-paced, highly regulated production environment.

This role is ideal for a project management professional who thrives on driving operational efficiency, coordinating complex manufacturing activities, and partnering across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to ensure successful execution of key business initiatives.

What You Will Do

  • Communicate to the Operations Manager and Program Manager (PM) about all program technical, safety, or performance issues for collective resolution.
  • Communicate risks and opportunities to the Operations Manager and PM for inclusion or update in the program risk and opportunities matrix/register.
  • Execute Operations Control Account Manager (CAM) role for assigned programs, completing status sheet updates, EAC reviews, and overall schedule/budget changes/adherence.
  • Maintain overall accountability for the tactical execution of operations activities in support of the manufacturing schedule, from initial assembly releases through proper hardware shipment to the customer.
  • Ensure that the Manufacturing team has clear direction and priorities at the start of each day in support of the Manufacturing schedule.
  • Communicate any material shortages on jobs based on Planning material short list; ensure appropriate work instructions are provided to the manufacturing team, as appropriate, for the material shortage on the issued job before the assembly start date/time.
  • Ensure that the manufacturing team has the proper shop documentation and tools prior to start of the assembly build start date. Configuration control of all documents is paramount.
  • Maintain accurate manufacturing status of open non-conformance rework required on program (this includes manufacturing assembly, FAT, and final assembly).
  • Schedule and adhere to inspection events with internal quality assurance; coordinate, in collaboration with Quality Assurance, final inspection events with the customer ensuring all documentation and hardware is ready, prior to the event, for the inspection.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of project management, manufacturing operations, or production support experience
  • Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations in a regulated environment preferred
  • Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing processes preferred

U.S. Citizenship required.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

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About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
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